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Cabernet franc Long Island vin rouge tranquille

Origin

Pyrénées Piedmont

Growing regions

Italy, Spain, USA, Chile, New Zealand, Argentina, California, Australia, South Africa

Also known as

Breton

Cabernet franc is Long Island’s flagship variety, particularly in the North Fork, the wine terroir at the gateway to New York City. On sandy-loam soils of glacial origin, moderated by the maritime influence of the Atlantic Ocean and Long Island Sound, the variety finds an ideal climate for balanced ripeness.